The Mahabharata war was fought in Kurukshetra, which lies in present-day Haryana.

The blackbuck is the state animal of Haryana.

The Phogat family from Haryana is well-known in Indian wrestling.

Sultanpur National Park in Gurugram is a major bird sanctuary attracting migratory species.

Bhiwani is the largest district of Haryana in terms of area.

According to the 2011 Census, Haryana’s literacy rate was approximately 75.6%.

According to the 2015 report, Uttarakhand ranked 10th in Human Development Index (HDI) among Indian states, performing well in literacy, life expectancy, and standard of living, but had gaps in employment and healthcare access in remote areas.

Nainital, a major tourist destination, faced a serious water crisis in 2015 due to low rainfall, depletion of Naini Lake water levels, and rising tourist footfall, prompting water rationing measures.

Mana, the last Indian village near the Indo-China border, was identified under the Smart Village concept in 2015 to strengthen border development and improve infrastructure for both security and tourism.

After the 2013 floods, the Kedarnath Temple restoration was underway. By 2015, significant progress (around 50%) had been made, including road connectivity, helipad repairs, and temple infrastructure.

Jim Corbett National Park, established in 1936 as Hailey National Park, completed 80 years in 2015. It holds the distinction of being India’s first national park and is famous for its tiger population.

The Gangotri Glacier, one of the largest in the central Himalayas and a source of the Ganges, was reported to be retreating by around 22 meters per year, signaling the impact of climate change in the region.

Dr. Anil Joshi, a noted environmentalist and social worker from Uttarakhand, received the Padma Shri in 2015 for his work in promoting eco-friendly agriculture and rural development in the Himalayan region.

The “Apna Gaon Apni Chhutti” (Our Village, Our Holiday) scheme was launched to encourage tourists to experience village life in Uttarakhand, aimed at promoting eco-tourism and generating rural employment.

The Loharinag Pala Hydroelectric Project on the Bhagirathi River was one of the major projects that faced continued stalling in 2015 due to concerns from environmentalists and religious leaders over the sanctity and ecological impact on the Ganga River.

Snow Leopard, a rare and endangered species, was spotted and video recorded in Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve in 2015. This was a significant moment as it indicated improved wildlife monitoring and ecological balance in high-altitude zones.

On June 21, 2015, Parmarth Niketan Ashram in Rishikesh hosted a grand celebration of the International Yoga Day with thousands of participants from across the world, making it a major spiritual and international event.

The Bhagirathi River, considered sacred in Hinduism, was declared a 'living entity' by a local body in Uttarakhand in 2015. This decision was a precursor to the landmark 2017 Uttarakhand High Court judgment declaring Ganga and Yamuna as living entities.

Rana Kumbha built the Vijay Stambha in Chittorgarh to commemorate victory over Malwa.

Shekhawati includes districts like Sikar, Jhunjhunu, and Churu, known for frescoes and havelis.

Chambal is a perennial river flowing through southeastern Rajasthan, especially the Hadoti region.

Due to its blue-painted houses around the Mehrangarh Fort, Jodhpur is called the Blue City.

Gangaur is dedicated to Goddess Parvati and celebrated widely by Rajasthani women.

The Battle of Haldighati in 1576 was fought between Akbar’s forces and Maharana Pratap.

Mount Abu in the Aravalli range is Rajasthan’s only hill station and a popular retreat.

James Tod was a British officer and historian who documented Rajasthan’s Rajput history.

Bikaner district is rich in gypsum reserves and leads in its production in India.

Built of yellow sandstone, Jaisalmer Fort appears golden at sunrise and sunset, hence the name.